Evaluation and visual support for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, or neurological conditions, with care that’s calm, clear, and local.
Neuro-Optometry in Commerce, GA
Supporting Vision After a Neurological Event
When the brain is affected by stroke, trauma, or disease, vision can change in ways that are hard to explain, or easy to miss. We help patients and their families understand what’s changed, what’s permanent, and what can still improve.
This type of eye care is called neuro-optometry. It focuses on visual problems caused by neurological damage, like missing visual fields, double vision, difficulty focusing, or dizziness when reading or walking.
Common Conditions We See in Neuro-Optometry Patients
We care for adults and teens referred by neurologists, PCPs, and rehab teams for visual issues related to:
- Stroke
- Concussion or head trauma
- Tumors or neurosurgical recovery
- Brain inflammation (encephalitis, meningitis)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) or neurodegenerative conditions
- Visual field loss or cortical visual impairment
Some patients know they’ve lost part of their vision. Others just feel “off”, disoriented, fatigued, or uncomfortable in crowded visual spaces. We help make sense of these symptoms and offer clear guidance on what comes next.
How We Evaluate and Support Neuro-Visual Changes
Every neuro-optometric exam is customized based on your diagnosis, age, and symptoms. Depending on your needs, we may provide:
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Visual field testing to map areas of vision loss.
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Binocular vision evaluation to assess how your eyes coordinate.
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Prism lenses to help with visual alignment, depth perception, or head-turning behaviors.
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Low vision strategies for patients with permanent field loss.
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Referrals to neuro-ophthalmology, OT, or rehab when needed.
We take time to explain results in plain language to you, and if helpful, to a spouse, adult child, or caregiver who’s supporting your recovery.
Practical Help for Everyday Vision Challenges
Patients with neurological vision changes often experience:
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Difficulty reading
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Bumping into objects
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Light sensitivity
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Motion-related dizziness
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Headaches with visual tasks
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Eye strain or double vision
These issues can affect everything from driving to walking through a store. While not every symptom can be fully resolved, we can often improve comfort, orientation, and function with the right lenses or strategies.
A Local Resource for Patients & Their Care Teams
We regularly see patients from across Northeast Georgia who’ve been discharged from rehab or released from hospital care but still feel unsure what to do about their vision.
We work with physicians, neurologists, and occupational therapists to ensure everyone involved in your care is on the same page. And because we offer services in Spanish, Urdu, Bengali, and more, we’re also able to keep families informed and involved.
Get Started With Neuro-Optometric Care
You do not need a formal referral to be seen but many of our patients are referred by stroke rehab specialists, neurologists, or physical therapy teams.
If you’ve noticed changes in your vision after a medical event, or are helping a loved one recover from one, we’re here to help clarify what’s happening and guide you from there.
Call our office to schedule a neuro-optometric evaluation.